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Andrea Francese

Andrea Francese joined the Showbiz Cheat Sheet team in 2019 after seven years of working in content marketing. Most of her writing focuses on TV, and she’s an expert in her coverage of Gilmore Girls, Sex and the City, and Sister Wives. Andrea also writes about vintage TV series including Star Trek and The Andy Griffith Show.

Andie is a pop culture trivia buff and enjoys being able to provide in-depth analysis and news to her readers. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Media Studies from Mercy College. See more from Andie on her Muck Rack profile.

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‘The Jetsons’: Do You Know What Year the Show Was Set In?

'The Jetsons' depicted a future society built into the clouds. George Jetson, his wife, Jane, and two children, Judy and Elroy, enjoyed technology that certainly didn't exist when the show premiered. That makes sense since the series was set 100 years in the future.
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‘Hey Arnold!’: Where Did Arnold and His Friends Live?

Arnold Phillip Shortman, the main character of the Nickelodeon cartoon, 'Hey Arnold!', was not a New Yorker. Arnold didn't even grow up on the east coast. The fictional city he called home was dreamt up by the show's creator, who used inspiration from multiple urban areas. Still, Arnold's hometown did have a name. It was just never spoken.
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Kobe Bryant’s Adidas Sneaker Design Was Inspired by Audi

Kobe Bryant's basketball career was beyond successful. His career in the shoe game had a much rougher start. While Kobe's collaboration with Nike produced some great sneakers, his first collaboration with Adidas wasn't as well-received. The sneakers were certainly unique, and that's likely thanks to the designer finding his inspiration in the automotive industry.
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‘Sex and the City’: What Ever Became of Stanford’s Boyfriend, Marcus?

Stanford Blatch and Carrie Bradshaw were besties. Despite having a sex columnist as a pal, Stanford still had a hard time finding love. At least until season 5. He eventually met Marcus, and the pair's romance lasted until the series finale. Then, suddenly, Marcus was gone. Fans never found out what became of Marcus.
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‘Gilmore Girls’: Did Anna Nardini Lie to Luke and Lorelai?

'Gilmore Girls' fans mostly hate Anna Nardini and April Nardini because of their effect on Luke and Lorelai's relationship. While April's sudden appearance almost ruined everything, fans think that was Anna's plan all along. Did Luke's ex-girlfriend lie about her family tree?
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‘Gilmore Girls’: 3 Small Inconsistencies That Still Bother Fans

'Gilmore Girls' had several series plot holes. Fans have spent years trying to figure out where Lane Kim's father went, how Lorelai affords her lifestyle, and why she settled in Stars Hollow. In between the major plot holes exist small inconsistencies that are equally baffling.